James Island (Washington)
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James Island is one of the San Juan Islands
in San Juan County, Washington, USA. It lies in Rosario Strait
just off the eastern shore of Decatur Island
, and west of the city of Anacortes
. The entire island comprises James Island State Park of the Washington State Park System
. It has a land area of 116.64 acres (47.2 ha) and is unpopulated.
James Island was named by Charles Wilkes
in 1841 to commemorate the naval hero Reuben James
.
San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands are an archipelago in the northwest corner of the contiguous United States between the US mainland and Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The San Juan Islands are part of the U.S...
in San Juan County, Washington, USA. It lies in Rosario Strait
Rosario Strait
Rosario Strait is a strait in northern Washington state, separating Island and San Juan Counties. It extends from the Strait of Juan de Fuca about north to the Strait of Georgia...
just off the eastern shore of Decatur Island
Decatur Island
Decatur Island is one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, USA, located just east of Lopez Island across Lopez Sound and just south of Blakely Island across Thatcher Pass...
, and west of the city of Anacortes
Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is a consolidation of the name Anna Curtis, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census...
. The entire island comprises James Island State Park of the Washington State Park System
Washington State Park System
The Washington State Park System is a set of state parks owned by the state government of Washington, USA. They are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. As of 2011, the parks are primarily funded through the state's general fund, augmented by usage fees...
. It has a land area of 116.64 acres (47.2 ha) and is unpopulated.
James Island was named by Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 and commanded the ship in the Trent Affair during the American Civil War...
in 1841 to commemorate the naval hero Reuben James
Reuben James
Reuben James was a Boatswain's Mate of the United States Navy, famous for his heroism in the Barbary Wars.-Career:...
.